Choosing The Best Upholstery Leather Conditioner

Be Careful! If you are looking for the best leather conditioner for your upholstery, here's something that may shock you!

Many conditioners tested by independent leather testing authorities have been found to, potentially, harm your leather! Here's what you should know BEFORE you buy any upholstery leather conditioner ...

1: New Leather Is Infused With Natural Oils

In the tanning process, natural oils are added to help reduce friction in the leather fibres and keep it soft and pliable.

But here's what happens once your leather gets exposed to sunlight and daily use:

2: Leather Oils Evaporate

The oil content will diminish causing your leather to 'dry out' and lose its softness and flexibility.

You can see a perfect example of this in leather car upholstery, top of the back seat. Car interiors are subject to such dramatic temperature changes, the leather can very quickly go hard and boardy.

3: The Lost Leather Oil Should Be Replaced With A Good Conditioner

The best leather conditioner to use is one that replaces the lost oil with the exact same oil which was used originally in the tannery.

4: Some Conditioners Will Seriously Harm Your Leather

Any conditioners containing beeswax, silicone and petroleum-based products can damage your leather. In fact, even using saddle oils on upholstery leather can be harmful. Why? Because these products will leave a residue on your leather finish which, over time, will etch into the surface and break it down.

5: Good Conditioners Should Be Approved By A Leather Testing Authority

If you want to make sure the conditioner you use is beneficial to your leather, make sure it has the stamp of approval by an independent leather testing authority.

Approved Leather Care Products …

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